Holy Trinity Parish Church North Ormesby

Parish Profile

www.trinitycentre.org

Holy Trinity Church, James Street, North Ormesby TS3 6LD

The picture above shows some of the

people who make up our church family.

Contents3 Bishops Welcome

4 Welcome to a Unique Parish!

5 A Wonderful Place to Live

6 A Welcome for All

7 Worship

8 Evangelism and Discipleship

9 What is Our Church Looking For?

10 What is Our Community Looking For?

11-12 The Trinity Centre

13 Our Gardens

14-15 Trinity Youth and Children’s Project

16 Staff and Volunteers

17 A Short Walk around North Ormesby

18 Middlesbrough Deanery

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Bishop’s Welcome

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A welcome from Bishop Paul Ferguson

I would normally put an official-looking portrait picture at the

beginning of a welcome message in a parish profile, but for Holy

Trinity North Ormesby, I’v e chosen one where I’m with the last

Vicar, Dominic Black, baptizing an adult candidate by immersion

before confirmation. For me it captures the life of Holy Trinity so

much more vividly.

As bishop for the area that includes Middlesbrough, I’m praying with great hope for the parish

and its worshipping community as they move forward into the next phase of their life. Dominic’s

16 years as Vicar saw God’s people praying, working and ministering together in a way that is

vital to keeping faith and respect for all people alive in this part of town. Dominic has moved to

a new city centre ministry at Hull Minster, and his wife Heather (whose work with our Joint

Venture with the Church Urban Fund, Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland has been

transformational) is the programme leader for the Diocese’s mission initiative, Mustard Seed.

We thank God for their work here.

But there is still more to do, and scope for new work in North Ormesby. Please do consider

whether God may be calling you to be the next Vicar. You will need to be unequivocally

committed to living out the distinctive message and values of the Gospel in an urban community

that has had more than its share of economic and social challenges for a long time, and where

deprivation can still limit the prospects of children. You will need to be secure in your prayer life,

and to love celebrating the sacraments with the people you serve. You will find a vibrant and

proud community, and people whose faith and resilience is humbling.

North Ormesby (‘Doggy’ to locals) offers the prospects of an exciting and stimulating ministry

for a priest who is ready to walk these streets in company with Christ. Please do consider

prayerfully whether that priest is you.

This post is open to priests of the Church of England, or a Church in full communion with it,

who are eligible to work in the UK. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS

disclosure and bishop’s reference.

The Archbishop of York is patron, but as the parish became vacant during the time when there

was no Archbishop, the patron for this turn is the Crown. The Crown’s officer has asked the

Bishop of Whitby to make arrangements for the appointment.

For an informal discussion, please contact the Bishop (01642 593273 /

bishopofwhitby@yorkdiocese.org or the Archdeacon of Cleveland, Dr Amanda Bloor (01642

706095

Holy Trinity is a lively missional church with

a diverse, growing congregation. Serving the

community of North Ormesby, the church

acts as a beacon of God’s light and love to

the neighbourhood.

The modern church building, built after the original church was

destroyed in a fire in the 1970s, provides a flexible and intimate

worship space with capacity for around 150 worshippers. The

church was refurbished in 2016 and now has a modern sound and

projection system. The shell of the previous church remains and it

enhances the beautiful Cloister Garden which is a haven of peace

and retreat for the local community, the church and other local

churches. The original church tower stands tall and proud,

punctuating Middlesbrough’s skyline. It is a much-loved local

landmark, visible to thousands of drivers travelling daily on the

nearby A66.. The third physical space of Holy Trinity is the award-

winning Trinity Centre. Built in 2003, the centre is a unique

community facility that brings in hundreds of people each week and

is a central part of the church’s mission to the area. The centre

kickstarted the urban regeneration of North Ormesby and

continues to give developers and local leaders the confidence to

invest in this area, which is one of the most deprived parishes in the

country.

The style of the church is mixed with a focus on both word and

sacrament. The principal Sunday service is contemporary in its style

of worship with some traditional elements and sung liturgy. The

monthly Taizé service on a Sunday evening provides a more

reflective, contemplative space for worship. The congregation are

open to new ideas for Sunday worship.

The dedicated Godly Play room was created in 2006. We have

worked extensively with local children as part of the school

curriculum and on a Sunday morning for over ten years. The room

has been used as an important regional training venue with Godly

Play UK. A creche space for the youngest children is provided in the

small chapel.

Within the congregation, there are a number of different

nationalities represented. Many Farsi-speaking Iranians have come to

faith here in recent years. Each year Holy Trinity Church celebrates

full immersion baptism for those coming to faith from the local

community.

Welcome to a Unique Parish!

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The Vicarage is a modern 4-bedroom detached house on a quiet

street adjacent to the church. It has gardens to the front, side and rear.

Within close walking distance is a parade of shops on King’s Road. There is also a twice weekly

market in the nearby market place close to the church. The market brings many visitors to North

Ormesby, and hundreds of people enjoy the Tuesday Cloister Café in the Trinity Centre, which

brings in thousands of pounds of income.

Holy Trinity church has very good links with an 'Outstanding community primary school. Within

the parish is Middlesbrough FC, a Championship football side. Middlesbrough Town Centre is just

a fifteen-minute walk away. There are excellent public transport links in North Ormesby, and with

its close proximity to the A66 the church is ideally situated.

Middlesbrough is a wonderful place to live. With its warm and affectionate people, there is so

much to see and do in this large town. Within 20 minutes you can enjoy the stunning beauty of

the North York Moors, and the Yorkshire coastline with the popular sea-side towns of Redcar

and Saltburn. An hour’s drive, will take you to some fantastic places to visit, such as Newcastle-

upon-Tyne, the historic cities of Durham and York, and the coastal port of Whitby. The Cleveland

Hills, Teesdale and Yorkshire Moors and Dales offer places of solitude, perfect to escape for a day

of walking in this magnificent part of God’s creation.

In recent years, God has been at work in the vicars and their families who have lived here. The

last two incumbents have been called from here to other large jobs within the Church of England

– The Rt Rev’d Graham Usher (who served here between 1999 and 2004) is now the Bishop of

Norwich. Our most recent incumbent, Rev’d Dominic Black, is taking up the post to lead Hull

Minster in 2020.

A Wonderful Place to Live

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Holy Trinity is a diverse church with people of many ages, backgrounds

and nationalities. We seek to offer a warm welcome to all, New people

comment on the love and welcome they receive.

We seek to be a friendly and accessible church Worshippers include people with learning

difficulties and people living with dementia. The building is wheelchair accessible throughout, and a

hearing loop system is available.

We extend a warm welcome to families. There are children's tables and books in the main

worship space and in the Godly Play room. The creche area in the glazed side chapel includes

relayed sound during services. Babies and small children are welcome. We are a breastfeeding

friendly Church and baby changing facilities are available. Teenagers are encouraged to play their

part in worship, through music, reading and supporting parents with small children.

We have many years of experience of welcoming and supporting asylum seekers who live in the

local community. Though worship is principally in English, we try to mirror the diversity of our

congregation through song and prayer, as well as providing Bibles and other teaching materials in

different languages.

“What’s great about Trinity, is

that there are people of all

ages on a Sunday.”

A Welcome for All

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Services

The gospel vision of ‘Life in all its fullness’ is at the heart of the mission and

ministry of Holy Trinity Church. Worship has been renewed in recent years with a

sensitive mix of liturgy and contemporary music. Reflecting the international nature

of the congregation, our thriving music group has introduced the church to

modern worship from the likes of Hill Songs and Getty Music. We enjoy praising

God with these songs as well as music from around the world and more

traditional well-known hymns. As a congregation over the years, we have shown a

willingness and enthusiasm in embracing different forms of worship and new ideas

in our services.

The congregation includes several families with children who take part in Godly Play on a Sunday

morning. Godly Play is a creative, imaginative and multi-sensory approach to Christian nurture, which

forms the core of our work with children. Godly Play values openness and discovery, encouraging

people to find meaning for themselves

A monthly Taizé style service on a Sunday evening provides a reflective, contemplative time of worship

attracting people from other churches.

On a Tuesday morning, our weekly Holy Communion service provides residents and market shoppers

an opportunity to come together for prayer and reflection.

Tots Praise on Wednesday mornings welcomes young families with pre-school children who enjoy

bible stories, singing and bubble prayers with Charlie the puppet!

We believe that everyone has gifts to use in the service of God. Each year during Lent we ask people

to prayerfully consider how they can use their God-given gifts and talents, and to prayerfully consider

how they can give financially to the ministry of the church. We are keen to ensure that people from

the different nationalities in our church have opportunities to serve. Despite being statistically the

poorest parish in the Diocese of York, everyone is encouraged to give as part of their discipleship and

we rejoice in the generous and sacrificial giving of many of our church members.

Worship

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The church has become increasingly outward-looking, hosting a

regular pattern of outreach events and missional services. Each year

we deliver a Christmas and Easter card to every home in North

Ormesby.

Outreach events include our annual Good Friday workshop attended by over 100 children

and families and our popular ‘live Nativity’ service, which welcomes up to three hundred

people along with shepherds, kings, donkeys and angels to hear the message of hope at

Christmas.

We have close links with North Ormesby Primary Academy. The school attend church to

celebrate key Christian festivals and we have an Open the Book team which goes into school

several times each term.

Every year we see new people coming to faith. We run a regular programme of Start courses

and Alpha in Farsi for people wanting to explore the Christian faith. We are baptising and

nurturing disciples on a regular basis. In 2019, we had three full-immersion adult baptism

services, with a pool borrowed from a neighbouring church.

We have a significant number of Iranians in the church and run a weekly Farsi speaking

discipleship group to cater for their needs. ‘Moving On’ follows Tots Praise on a Wednesday

morning and provides time to ask questions, discuss the bible and pray for one another.

In recent years, a monthly Bible study has been established. This lively and engaged group

from across all generations love to dig deeper into God’s word as they grow in faith.

Holy Trinity is actively involved in the Diocesan Strategy to REACH those we currently don’t.

Lee-Anne works one day a week as part of the Multiply Team, reaching out to young families.

Holy Trinity hosts the Middlesbrough Stepping Up programme, which is part of Mustard

Seed, three members of the congregation are currently on Stepping Up. You can find out

more about Multiply and Mustard Seed on the York Diocese website here

https://dioceseofyork.org.uk/reach-grow-sustain

Evangelism and Discipleship

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We would like our new vicar to be…

A shepherdDemonstrating pastoral care for our church and community

through compassion, empathy and a willingness to listen.

An advocateEnabling others to grow in discipleship and encouraging them

to flourish in their own God-given calling by recognising and

nurturing gifts.

A visionarySeeing the bigger picture of where our church and community

needs to go in this new season and leading us to that place

with energy, drive and passion.

A servantShowing selfless commitment to the needs of our community,

particularly to the disadvantaged, through acts of loving service.

An intercessorInspiring others through a prayerful and Eucharistic spirituality

with a creative approach to worship.

A teacherDisplaying a heart for the Gospel and a focus on the Bible in

leading people to God through engaging teaching.

A stewardExhibiting strategic skills in leadership and management with

experience in running charities, fundraising, managing people,

and overseeing the care of buildings and community.

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control

What is Our Church Looking For?

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Holy Trinity is well connected with community

life in North Ormesby, through involvement in

other local organisations and by hosting key

community events.

North Ormesby has a wide range of community groups and

organisations, working for the good of the community. Local shops and

businesses are also involved in community life The vicar has been chair of

North Ormesby Big Local, a community led regeneration programme

which began in 2014. The five key areas of work have been improving the

private rented housing, providing a cleaner and greener environment,

reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, providing more activities for

children and young people, and strengthening the community.

A church representative serves on the board of North Ormesby

Neighbourhood Development Trust. Church members are involved in

North Ormesby Primary Academy (NOPA) Parent and Community

Advisory Board.

Since the ‘150 years in North Ormesby’ celebrations of 2008/9 Holy

Trinity has hosted many significant community events. The local Great Get

Together in memory of Jo Cox has been held at Holy Trinity since 2017, a

fantastic community event bringing together people from many cultures

and faiths. The annual Remembrance Service happens at the war

memorial outside the church, and the annual Community Christmas

celebration including the Live Nativity Service attracts hundreds of people

each year.

We asked people in the wider community about the qualities they would

like to see in a new vicar and here is a reflection of what they said.

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control

What is Our Community Looking For?

“Approachable and engaging”

“Brings everyone together”

“Involvement in community – not just services”

“Compassionate and inclusive”

“With a focus on children, families and schools”

“Bringing energy and fun!”

“Celebrates success and values staff and volunteers”10

The Trinity Centre was built and opened in

2003. The building of the Trinity Centre was

a catalyst for the local authority’s

regeneration of North Ormesby. Our heart

for Christian hospitality is expressed through

the activities of the centre where everyone

is welcome.

Each week, hundreds of people visit our community café, use our

foodbank and take part in activities for all age groups. Described

by local residents as ‘the heart’ of the community, the centre has

become a hub of outreach, responding to the many challenges

that local people face.

We are recognised as a safe and welcoming place for people of

all faiths. Family Fridays includes parents from a wide diversity of

cultures and faiths and is heralded as an exemplary interfaith work

by Middlesbrough Stronger Communities Team.

Customers are impressed by the quality and design of the building,

which provides a comfortable and pleasant space for any event.

The Cloister Garden adds a unique dimension to the Trinity

Centre and is greatly admired. Several of our regular bookings

have been attending for many years as the centre has a reputation

for delivering excellence.

The Trinity Centre is equipped with sound and projection system,

including a loop in the Hall, and Wi-Fi throughout. The centre

offers a good level of accessibility for wheelchair users. We have

rooms to fit different requirements, from small, personal meeting

rooms and board room to our function hall which is ideal for

conferences and larger events.

Ample free public parking is available on the Market place except

on Tuesday, market day. A car park is available to the rear of the

centre on Tuesdays.

In 2016, the Trinity Centre was registered as a Community

Interest Company (CIC), with directors appointed by the PCC.

On a day to day basis, the centre is run by a General Manager,

who oversees operations, with a cleaner/caretaker and a dedicated

team of volunteers.

"The Trinity Centre has

wonderful staff and amazing

facilities."

“It is perfect, one of the best

venues in the North East.”

The Trinity Centre

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Regular ActivitiesHere are some of the regular activities that take place in the Trinity Centre,

as detailed on our website.

North Ormesby Minstrels Sunday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Get involved in amateur dramatics, enjoy the fun with drama and singing.

Cloister Café Tuesday, 9am - 1pm

Why not take a break from shopping on Market day and enjoy a cuppa, fresh home baking, bacon/sausage butties and

more? A friendly welcome awaits you.

Community Garden Tuesday and Friday 10.30am - 12pm

Get involved in our community garden. Meet new friends and help to grow produce for the local community.

Singing for the Brain Every other Tuesday 2pm - 3.30pm

A singing session for people with dementia and their carers in association with the Alzheimer's Society.

Sportivity Every other Tuesday, 2pm - 3.30pm

A dementia friendly sports group for older adults. Sessions include a time of conversation around sports memories over a

cuppa, and some chair exercise and light sport activities.

Teesside Flower Club Wednesday 7pm - 9pm (first Weds in the month)

A chance to learn and/or improve your flower arranging skills.

Teesside Symphony Orchestra Wednesday 7.15pm - 9.45pm (except first Weds)

Enjoy rehearsing and performing with others, for musicians at grade 8 standard.

Family Friday’s Friday 9.30am - 11.30am

A fun morning for parents/carers and young children to enjoy playing and learning new skills such as healthy cooking and

crafts.

Tea Dance Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Would you like to be more active, feel healthier, have fun and meet new friends? Then come along to the 50/50 Tea

Dance.

Our GardensThe Cloister Garden: an urban oasis

The Cloister Garden provides a place for reflection

and prayer at the heart of this urban area. The

garden, which was redeveloped in 2007, was

created out of the nave of the Victorian church

following a devastating fire in 1977.

The garden and quiet room is available for individual or group quiet days by

arrangement. At the heart of the garden is a labyrinth, an ancient tool for

prayer and reflection. The garden is unique to North Ormesby. Very few

parishes are in the privileged position to provide a space like this for their

people to pray. As well as quiet days and as a place of prayer, it is used in the

summer as part of our Tuesday Cloister Café, for our Easter Vigil and our

Christmas Live Nativity. The Cloister Garden is affiliated to the Quiet Garden

Trust.

“The Trinity Centre is

a wonderful place,

the peace I felt in

the Cloister Garden

was amazing.”

The Community Garden

The community garden at the rear of the Trinity

Centre was developed in 2014 as a space where

people from the local community could come

together to garden, learn new skills and grow

healthy fresh fruit and vegetables.

Volunteers from the church and community gather each Tuesday and Friday to work in the garden, the

produce is shared with the local community and is used for cooking activities in Family Fridays and the TYCP

after school clubs.13

The role of parish priest in North Ormesby involves the crucial

responsibility of overseeing the mission of the Trinity Youth &

Children’s Project (TYCP).

This well-established ministry for children, young people and families, employs several part-time staff

and a dedicated team of volunteers. There are five after-school sessions each week in North Ormesby

and another in the neighbouring Thorntree estate.

In addition, the project is well known locally for its holiday clubs, family outings and residentials. In a

community with the highest child poverty at 64%, we are committed to demonstrating God’s love by

delivering access to a quality programme of opportunities. We do this in a safe and nurturing

environment which allows space for children, young people and parents to grow in confidence and

learn life skills.

“What you do is fantastic. It

has helped both of my

children to mix with others

safely. Neither of them are

shy any more.”

“I am a better person all

round, I am a lot more

respectful to family, friends

and older people.”

“We moved from

somewhere else and it

helped me to fit in. I have

made friends and I have

confidence in myself.”

Trinity Youth and Children’s Project

Term time Activities

MondayMessy Mondays

A free play session for boys and girls in primary school, crafts, board games, train sets, cars, outdoor

play, freedom to get messy with things you can’t do at home.... parents / carers are welcome to stay

and play too!

Youth Club @North Ormesby Hub

This group is a time for young people aged 10 and above to relax, bond as a group, enjoy different

activities and learn new skills. This includes sport, cooking, arts and crafts, drama and much more!

WednesdayWeRFit

A chance to meet new friends, play games, experience different sports and enjoy cooking activities for

boys and girls aged 8-12 years.

Tommy's Youth Club @Thorntree Hub

A time for young people to relax, enjoy different activities and learn new skills, including sport, cooking,

arts and crafts, drama and much more!

ThursdayKool Kidz Club

A club full of crafts, games, Bible stories and drama, learning about ourselves, our community and our

world, with lots of fun. For children of primary school age.

Youth Club @ North Ormesby Hub

FOCUS THURSDAYS

In these sessions we will focus on a particular social action project working alongside agencies such as

MIMA.

Trinity Youth and Children’s Project

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Staff and Volunteers

We are privileged to have a dedicated team of staff and volunteers,

who help to run Holy Trinity Church, The Trinity Centre and Trinity

Youth & Children’s Project. The vicar meets with key staff and

volunteers each Monday morning for prayer and a team meeting to

ensure that the shared vision of the three parts work well as one. The

vicar is line manager to the Trinity Centre Manager and TYCP staff.

Norma CallabyVerger

Marion CookTreasurer

Joan HoldawayPCC Secretary & lead volunteer

for the Trinity Centre

Andy ColcloughGeneral Manager

Rachel StarkYouth, Children & Families Worker

Lee-Anne SouthonChurchwarden & Lay

Multiply Leader

Dawn, Louise & SarahTYCP Volunteers

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Turning right out of the front gates of the

Vicarage, you will walk past the striking red brick

church with its dominant tower, a local

landmark. Between the church and the path is a

well-maintained area of grass, which emerges

with flowers and blossom in the spring.

Entering into the market place, you will witness

how North Ormesby has been revitalised in

recent years. To the right are a selection of

handsome new town houses. In front of you is

the Medical Village, which is most convenient for

a whole host of appointments. To the left is a

parade of shops. The Kings Road shops are well

known throughout the town. You should find

everything you need there. Occupancy rates are

very high compared to other high streets in the

country.

Turning left back up Kings Road, you will walk

past a number of other shops, including a

Barclay's Bank. Turn right up Derwent Street,

and you will pass the Community Hub.

Continuing onto Esk Street, you will come

across a well-appointed and modern play park

on the left hand side. Beside the play park is

North Ormesby Primary Academy, our

outstanding local primary school, which we have

always maintained strong links with. There is also

a highly regarded RC Primary School in North

Ormesby.

And from the school, it is just a two-minute walk

back to Holy Trinity Church!

Continuing down James St and turning left at

West Terrace, you will eventually come across

the Hindu Cultural Centre. We have always had

strong links with our multi-cultural friends, and

staff from Holy Trinity have been frequent visitors

over the years for the daily lunchtime community

curry! Follow the road to the junction with Kings

Road and you will come across St Aphonsus RC

Church on the right-hand side.

A Short Walk around North Ormesby

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Holy Trinity in Print

Our work has been featured in a number of national reports

and articles.

In 2004, the Trinity Centre was featured in the Church of England’s Building Faith in our Future

report (Church of England, 2004),

http://www.hrballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/building-faith-in-our-future.pdf

In 2007, our youth work was included in the report Walking Alongside Young People by Durham

University for the Churches’ Regional Commission (Ahmed, Banks and Duce)

https://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/research/research/projects/?mode=project&id=81

In 2010, the North Ormesby Labyrinth was part of the research for Di William’s book Labyrinth:

Landscape of the soul

http://www.ionabooks.com/labyrinth.html

In 2014, we were featured in the Theos Good Neighbours report commissioned by Church Urban

Fund (Bickley)

http://www2.cuf.org.uk/research/good-neighbours

In 2016, our holiday club work with children was featured in the Guardian Newspaper

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/22/communitieschurch-provide-free-lunches-

children-school-holidays-poverty-uk

In 2018, the ministry of the church in the local community was featured in People, Place and

Purpose: Churches and Neighbourhood Resilience in the North East

https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/research/2018/11/08/peopleplace-and-purpose-churches-and-

neighbourhood-resilience

In 2018, the role of the church in North Ormesby Big Local was featured in Community Spirits:

The Changing Role of Faith in Place

https://localtrust.org.uk/insights/essays/community-spiritsan-essay-by-stephen-bates/

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Holy Trinity is in Middlesbrough Deanery, within the Archdeaconry

of Cleveland, in the north of the Diocese of York. We have been

blessed to have a supportive relationship with the outgoing

Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend Dr John Sentamu and the

Bishop of Whitby, the Right Reverend Paul Ferguson.

Middlesbrough Deanery is made up of 19 parishes, 17 of which are in the 20% most deprived in

England. Parishes vary in style and emphasis across the deanery from traditional Anglo-Catholic to

Charismatic Evangelical. Churches are supported in their ministry by the Deanery Leadership Team

(DLT) which enables collaboration between parishes and ecumenical partners on behalf of the

Deanery Synod.

Our parishes are committed to supporting local people and helping them to flourish. All but two of

the deanery's parishes serve areas of significant deprivation, 64% of the population living in areas in the

top 10% most deprived communities in England. Middlesbrough Deanery has been at the forefront of

supporting local people, playing a central role in the development of Middlesbrough Foodbank and

Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland, a joint venture between CUF and the Diocese of York. Holy

Trinity plays an active part in the life of the Middlesbrough Deanery, supporting and hosting deanery

events and maintaining links with other local parishes. We also host the office of Together

Middlesbrough and Cleveland https://togethermc.org.uk

Within the Diocesan Mustard Seed programme people from our poorer parishes are being supported

through Stepping Up to be missionaries in their own community and to develop Community Hubs.

Holy Trinity is the centre for Stepping Up in Middlesbrough.

Thank youThank you for your interest in Holy Trinity North Ormesby. We

are praying for the right person to come and be our vicar, and to be

part of mission in Middlesbrough, it could be you!

Middlesbrough Deanery

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